LO1
Use rhetoric responsibly to compose arguments in a variety of genres for specific audiences and purposes.
LO2
Critically read texts. This includes:
- analyzing how a text functions in a specific situation, community, or public;
- analyzing the nuances of language (diction, figures of speech, tone, etc.);
- identifying and evaluating the elements of an argument-claims, reasons, assumptions, and ethical, emotional, and logical appeals.
LO3
Write coherent and unified texts (effective introductions, clear theses, supporting details, transitions, and strong conclusions) using a flexible and effective writing process, including prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing.
LO4
Use style—diction, figurative language, tone, grammar, punctuation, spelling, mechanics—genre, conventions, and document design correctly and for rhetorical effect.
LO5
Navigate the library to locate primary and secondary sources, evaluate the appropriateness and credibility of those sources, and effectively incorporate and accurately document outside sources in a research paper.
